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Water Quality Report

Goodman, WI

Marinette County · 350 residents · 1 water system

14

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Goodman drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 10 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Goodman water.

Contaminants detected in Goodman water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0018 / 0.015 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.11 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0011 / 0.01 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Copper540 / 1300 ug/L
42% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes17.4 / 80 ug/L
22% of EPA limit
37% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0011 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes0.58 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE0.66 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Bromate0.0013 / 0.01 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Tert Butylbenzene0.45 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Barium0.028 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene0.051 / 50 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.068 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Goodman, WI tap water safe to drink?
Goodman tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Goodman water?
Monitoring has detected 14 contaminants in Goodman's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Xylenes, 1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE, Bromate, Tert Butylbenzene, Barium, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Fluoride. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Goodman water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Goodman's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Goodman get its drinking water?
Goodman's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Goodman is served by one water system: GOODMAN SANITARY DIST NO 1.

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